Blue Grass, Iowa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Blue Grass, Iowa
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City
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Blue Grass Community Center
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| Motto(s):
A Great Place To Call Home Since 1853
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Location of Blue Grass, Iowa
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| Country | United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| Counties | Muscatine, Scott |
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| • City | 3.16 sq mi (8.18 km2) |
| • Land | 3.16 sq mi (8.18 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 791 ft (241 m) |
| Population
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| • City | 1,666 |
| • Density | 527.22/sq mi (203.56/km2) |
| • Metro | 382,630 (135th) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52726
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| Area code(s) | 563 |
| FIPS code | 19-07075 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0454709 |
Blue Grass is a small city in the state of Iowa, USA. It is located in both Muscatine and Scott counties. In 2020, about 1,666 people lived there.
Blue Grass is mostly part of a larger area called the Quad Cities. This area includes bigger cities like Davenport and Moline. A small part of Blue Grass is also near the city of Muscatine.
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Geography of Blue Grass
Geography is the study of the Earth's physical features. Blue Grass covers an area of about 2.89 square miles (7.49 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
People of Blue Grass
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 70 | — |
| 1910 | 223 | +218.6% |
| 1920 | 205 | −8.1% |
| 1930 | 246 | +20.0% |
| 1940 | 287 | +16.7% |
| 1950 | 337 | +17.4% |
| 1960 | 568 | +68.5% |
| 1970 | 1,032 | +81.7% |
| 1980 | 1,377 | +33.4% |
| 1990 | 1,214 | −11.8% |
| 2000 | 1,169 | −3.7% |
| 2010 | 1,452 | +24.2% |
| 2020 | 1,666 | +14.7% |
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Population in 2020
In 2020, the city had 1,666 residents. There were 669 households, which are groups of people living together. Most people in Blue Grass are White. A small number of residents are Black, Native American, or Asian. About 3.3% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Blue Grass was about 41.9 years old. About 23.6% of the residents were under 20 years old. Also, about 20.2% of the people were 65 years old or older. The number of males and females was almost equal.
Population in 2010
Back in 2010, Blue Grass had 1,452 people. The city had 561 households. Most of the people were White. About 1.8% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in 2010 was 39.4 years. About 24.7% of residents were under 18 years old. About 14% of residents were 65 years or older. There were slightly more males than females living in the city.
Schools in Blue Grass
Students in Blue Grass attend schools run by the Davenport Community School District. The schools for younger students include Blue Grass Elementary School and Walcott Intermediate School. Older students go to Davenport West High School.
Some rural areas nearby are served by the Muscatine Community School District. Students from these areas might attend Muscatine High School.
See also
In Spanish: Blue Grass (Iowa) para niños
